durahregion.com This Week Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 16 CELEBRATING EARTH DAY As we face the climate and resource challenges of today, our mission to deliver environmentally friendly waste and energy solutions has never been more important. Together, with the help of those we serve, we can shape a better, more sustainable future. Covanta DurhamYork | 1835 Energy Dr, Courtice, ON L1E 2R2 Learn more at www.covanta.com T R E E S The Region of Durham and its five local Conservation Authorities have collaborated to form Durham TREES, a new, subsidized tree-planting program for private landowners willing to plant at least two acres with a minimum of 500 trees. Our program offers up to 85% of funding for eligible projects, full planting services, and native tree seedlings. Recognizing the numerous benefits of trees, this Climate Action Initiative is a nature-based solution, with the goal of increasing forest cover in the Region by over 30%. So, if you've ever thought about adding trees to your property-- for whatever the reason--there's no better time! Dig in! durhamtrees.org EARTH2022 Do Trees Have Mothers? The Hidden Life of Trees By Charles Bongers, illustrator The earth's ecosystems are complex and young children need to gain their scientific knowledge in small, simple doses. Through whimsical art and a gentle story, children learn how trees nurture their young and the kinship of a forest. The author shows young children what it means to care for a community, and for our environment and the earth. Ages 2 to 4 - Publisher, Douglas & McIntyre - $19.95 hardcover The Case of the Singing Ocean By Tara Hungerford and Eric Hogan Another sweet edition in the "Gumboot Kids Nature Mystery" series, Scout and Daisy need to find out about some mysterious singing down by the ocean. As they search for clues and conduct their research there's a focus on joy and mindfulness in the stories. These felted wool mice and their miniature world have created a following while inspiring children to connect with nature through discovery. Ages 3 to 5 - Publisher, Firefly Books - $6.99 paperback The Bug Girl (a true story) By Sophia Spencer with Margaret Mcnamara, illustrator Kerascoet Real-life 7-year-old Sophia Spencer was bullied for loving bugs until hundreds of women scientists rallied around her. Now Sophie tells her inspiring story in this picture book that celebrates women in science, bugs of all kinds, and the importance of staying true to yourself. Ages 3 to 7 - Publisher, Schwart & Wade Books -$23.99 hardcover By Jane Muller Sharing a book with a child can be a gateway to new ideas and an opening to conversations about the real world as well as fantasies. A topic as big as the environment provides topics for countless books for kids, both fiction and non- fiction. With nature coming to life in the spring Nurture nature appreciation